Local Arts

Normal School in Yorkton 1915-16 (Became known as Teachers' College). Source: Jackson Collection On January 3, 1912, a three-month teachers program opened in the Yorkton Collegiate Institute with an enrolment of 28 students.

Groups and organizations that raise money through charitable gaming may soon be using electronic technology to conduct bingos and raffles.

Chairs of Saskatchewan's health region have decided to meet quarterly to share ideas through what they are terming a 'chair's forum'.

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) - the umbrella organization for virtually every union in the country - held a news conference in late January to mark its self-proclaimed "Corporate Tax Freedom Day.

St. Andrew's United Church, Yorkton - Valentine Tea & Bake Sale, Feb. 9, 2:00 - 4:00, Lower Hall. Everyone welcome. --- Learn to Cross Country Ski with the Yorkton Cross Country Ski Club at Deer Park Golf Course, Sun., Feb. 10 from noon to 4 p.m.

Saskatchewan New Democrats will elect a new leader March 9. There are four candidates seeking the leadership, Cam Broten and Ryan Meili from Saskatoon, and Erin Weir and Trent Wotherspoon from Regina.

The Kalyna Ukrainian Dance Group held a Valentine's Day event at St. Mary's Cultural Centre in Yorkton Saturday. The event include presentation by troupe members, as well as a supper.

Saskatchewan workers had more money in their pockets during the month of November, according to the latest numbers released today by Statistics Canada. The report indicates Saskatchewan workers had a 3.

Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced $3.4 million in funding for 23 livestock and forage research projects.

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is looking for volunteers who are interested in participating in weekly Crop Reports during the busy growing season.